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Hard Times

Name: Hard Times
Director: Walter Hill
Genre: Drama, Action, Crime
Released: 1975-08-13
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin, Margaret Blye

1975 · 1h 33m · Drama, Action, Crime

IMDb 7.2 Metacritic 69 RT 71%

If you want gritty, character-driven crime drama with solid action beats, watch it tonight. Charles Bronson's taciturn streetfighter is magnetic, and the Depression-era boxing underworld feels authentically lived-in. The scores back it up—this is a hidden gem that deserves your attention.

Plot

In the depression, Chaney, a strong silent streetfighter, joins with Speed, a promoter of no-holds-barred street boxing bouts. They go to New Orleans where Speed borrows money to set up fights for Chaney, but Speed gambles away any winnings.

Director: Walter Hill

Cast: Charles Bronson, James Coburn, Jill Ireland, Strother Martin, Margaret Blye

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